RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06820528

Trapeziectomy and Suture Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis - Is In-Clinic Therapy Needed?


Sponsor

Julie Nuelle

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Apr 17, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study is a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of formal occupational therapy on outcomes following CMC arthroplasty


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Patients over the age of 18 years
  • Patients undergoing CMC Arthroplasty
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Patients undergoing revision CMC arthroplasty
  • Acute traumatic dislocation of the CMC joint as indication for surgery
  • Concomitant treatment of MCP hyperextension

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALOccupational Therapy

Formal therapy with a certified hand therapist, weekly for 6 weeks

BEHAVIORALHome Exercise Program

A booklet on hand exercises to complete following surgery, including range of motion and strengthening exercises


Locations(1)

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri, United States

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